NOOSA PLAN 2020 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 - POST PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR FINAL STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL APPROVAL · Attachment 1 Table of submissions

 Your Say    ECM         Submitter comments                                                                                                 Response                                                                                                        Recommendation
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                         The density of the so-called "medium density" zone is equal or lower in density to the low density                 supply of larger dwellings in the form of townhouses, units and dwelling houses which has been
                         residential zone (medium density site cover is 40%, low density is permitted to be 50% from a birds eye).          demonstrated in the Noosa Housing Needs Assessment 2017 and 2021.
                         As a reported " bonus" this is allowed to increase to 45% and 0.5:1 plot ratio, if 75% of dwellings are            In terms of the suggestions to incentivise small dwellings, while public transport runs along the front of
                         provided at 75m2 GFA ) This seems contradictory, and needs further consideration.                                  this site, the higher density scale of 0.75:1 in the medium density housing zone would need to be tested
                         In the low density zone, a secondary dwelling is permitted to be 65m 2. I would argue that there isn't             for built for outcomes and traffic to determine impacts, and is premature for this amendment. Similarly, in
                         enough difference between the 65m2 and the 75m2 dwelling size allowances to encourage diversity in                 terms of the unbundling and share car outcomes, no changes could be incorporated in the suburbs without
                         housing type. Perhaps the affordable dwelling should jump to 85m 2 to improve the diversity.                       critical car parking and traffic studies undertaken. Noosa is slowly seeing an increase in car share usage,
                                                                                                                                            and this could be looked at as part of a future study but is premature at this point of time.
             23109126    We support the intent of reducing the maximum size of the “small dwelling” definition under the Noosa
                         Plan 2020. Whilst the reduction in size to 75m2 of gross floor area is achievable, we would suggest that           Summary
                         this should be slightly increased to 80-90 m2 of gross floor area to support a greater diversity of two-           Submissions relating to the size of small dwellings have been reviewed and when considering disability
                         bedroom typologies within buildings.                                                                               accessibility, feasibility and small dwelling diversity, the small dwelling size should remain at the current
                         With the intention that new multiple dwellings in Noosa Junction are predominantly small dwellings –               100m².
                         requirement that 75% of multiple dwelling gross floor area to be small dwellings (no greater than 75m2),           The current planning scheme incentivises small dwellings through bonus provisions. Within advertised
                         consideration needs to be had to the liveable design outcomes for residents. With smaller apartments               amendments small dwellings became mandatory and bonus provisions could only be recouped if
                         and smaller living areas, Noosa Council needs to ensure that new developments incorporate community                providing ‘affordable rental premises’.
                         areas and public realm, that act as an extension of the living area of apartments, to support the health           The circumstances around providing affordable rental accommodation are no longer as favourable as
                         and wellbeing of residents.                                                                                        they were when amendments were drafted.
                         We consider that green rooftops must be supplied in Noosa Junction to these new, small dwelling                    Therefore, to ensure a supply of small dwellings continues where it is financially and physically viable, it
                         apartment buildings for community amenity – to enhance the wellbeing and support creative, active and              is now recommended that the provision of small dwellings remain optional in the MDR and HDR zones
                         healthy lifestyles of the residents. Providing rooftop gardens for residents is best practice, and has             with a “bonus” for providing small dwellings at a rate of 3:1.
                         successfully implemented, in other localities across Australia. The green rooftop should not be counted
                         as an additional storey.
             23145858    Forcing landowners to build 75 square meter dwellings won’t solve the greater issue. Under the proposed
                         amendment, on our own land at 41 Picture Point Cres Noosa, to recoup any land value at all, we would
                         need to stack our site with many 75 square meter units. We have run an economic analysis, and we
                         would need to sell each 75 square meter unit for millions of dollars, each would then rent in the vicinity of
                         $2-4000 per week in today’s economy, and we would still be losing money at that. By no means will the
                         proposed amendments assist, whatsoever, to resolve housing affordability for workers, if built in the
                         location of 41 Picture Point Cres.
             23108709    Opposition to specific provisions of MDR zone – making dwelling houses and dual occupancies
                         inconsistent on these sites as well as new dwellings being no more than 75m 2.
                         Requirement to build 75% of the GFA on site for small dwellings if redeveloped is concerning as does not
                         align with the characteristics of my property or Noosaville foreshore.
 5784863                 I object to the proposed amendments - particularly those around rezoning and apartment complexes with
                         75% small dwellings - will not address the issue of housing that is in line with what young families, or
                         young professionals, can afford. An apartment or unit that is 75m2 is not realistic for a young family.
 5803241                 75% of medium density units to be 75m2 GFA - While I understand the need for increased density, I am
                         concerned that this mix does not provide diversity in the range of new housing options being provided
                         (eg. 75% of all new developments would be 2 bed, 1 bath apartments). I think this level of density should
                         be limited to key centre areas (Noosa Junction, Gympie Terrace, Hasting St etc) with larger units or
                         duplex's still being supported where they are adjacent to an existing house or townhouse.
             23108640    Within the HDR zoned portion of 9 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, developments that consist entirely of small
                         dwellings are subject to code assessment, instead of impact assessment. The general intent of the
                         amendment is supported, however it is requested that the definition be increased to allow for slightly
                         larger units and that there be scope to include a small portion of dwellings which are not classified as
                         small dwellings.
                         The 75m² size restriction removes flexibility for unit size to respond to market demand. 75m² the dwellings
                         will be too small to accommodate a comfortable two bedroom apartment or a modest three bedroom
                         family unit. With the average size of a three bedroom unit being 120m², a unit up to 100m² would still
                         respond to the intended market seeking affordable housing for key workers and residents. Additionally,
                         with the prominence of work from home, 75m² also severely restricts the capability to have a study area
                         or home office. To allow for the development to respond to the market, accommodate a variety of dwelling
                         sizes and allow for efficient floor plate design, it is requested that a ‘small dwelling’ be increased to 100m².
                         The amendment has been drafted to require developments to consist entirely of small dwellings to qualify
                         for the incentives. Whilst the general intent of the provision is appreciated, it is suggested that a
                         requirement of only 75% of dwellings will for the overall development to incorporate a range of dwelling
                         sizes which will respond to the market and improve commercial feasibility. This outcome would still
                         achieve the intent of significantly increasing the number of small dwellings available in the locality, whilst
                         making development more likely to occur by allowing flexibility to align to market demand.
                         It is requested that provisions within the Major Centre Zone Code are similarly amended to require only
                         75% of dwellings to be small dwellings to qualify for the incentives relating to building height (AO17/PO17)
                         and site cover (PO19). We note that the amendments proposed to the Noosa Heads Local Plan further
                         limits future development to provide only small dwellings. It is understood that the intention of the
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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024